| Button |
| Press this button to cycle through flash |
| settings. (Flash settings cannot be used in |
| some shooting modes.) |
| The flash fires with every shot. |
| The flash will fire automatically. |
| When the | When the |
| function* is on | reduction function is off |
*This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red (p. 12).
2 When you are not using the flash, lower the flash until it closes.The
appears in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
z Distance ranges for shooting with the flash are 50 cm to 5.2 m (W) (1.6
ft. to 17 ft.) (W) and 90 cm to 4.0 m (3.0 ft. to 13 ft.) (T) (when in ISO speed is set to Auto, excluding Macro and Super Macro mode (p. 12)).
z The charging time for the flash varies depending on the conditions of use and remaining battery charge.
z A flashing red 
in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) indicates insufficient light level. In this case, raise the flash before shooting. However, when shooting with the 
, 
, or 
mode there is no indication.
z The flash cannot be used in the 
, 
mode's 
, and 
modes. z 
cannot be selected in the 
, 
, 
, and 
modes.
See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 167)Functions Shooting Basic
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